Oakleigh East

VIC 3166 • Greater Melbourne

6,804
Population (2021)
$42,744
Median Income
2.06 km²
Area
86m
Elevation

About Oakleigh East

Oakleigh East is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Monash (City) area. With a population of 6,804 and a median income of $42,744, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.06 km² at an elevation of 86m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Oakleigh East combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Oakleigh East falls under postcode 3166 and is governed by Monash Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3166
Urban Area
Oakleigh
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.91°, 145.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.06 km²
Elevation
86m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$425
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,444
Census 2021
6,804
5.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,304
Income 2021
$42,744
36.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,358
Born Overseas 3,190

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 468
  • 2. India 468
  • 3. Greece 372
  • 4. Italy 234
  • 5. Sri Lanka 184
  • 6. Malaysia 141
  • 7. Vietnam 97
  • 8. Philippines 90
  • 9. South Korea 83
  • 10. Indonesia 80
  • 11. England 67
  • 12. New Zealand 60
  • 13. Bangladesh 58
  • 14. Singapore 52
  • 15. Poland 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,067
Chinese 1,059
English 1,022
Greek 944
Italian 710
Indian 504
Irish 324
Scottish 237
German 132
Sri Lankan 127

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,501
Both parents born in Australia
4,369
Both parents born overseas
668
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
30.8%
Hinduism
7.0%
Buddhism
4.9%
Islam
2.5%
Judaism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
406 (6.0%)
5-14 years
681 (10.0%)
15-19 years
273 (4.0%)
20-24 years
609 (9.0%)
25-34 years
1,344 (19.8%)
35-44 years
1,012 (14.9%)
45-54 years
852 (12.5%)
55-64 years
619 (9.1%)
65-74 years
453 (6.7%)
75-84 years
370 (5.4%)
85+ years
188 (2.8%)

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